Damian Ciancio

Professional Experience

BronxBuds

Season 1
Role: 2D Animator and Animation Direction
Duration: April 2024 – October

ELYZIO

Role: 2D Animator and Animation Direction
Duration: April 2024 – Present (Remote)

At ELYZIO, I lead the creation of high-quality 2D animations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to produce visually stunning content. My work includes storyboarding, animation direction, and delivering precise frame-by-frame animations for dynamic storytelling.

Project: Warden's Will - A third-person movement shooter with bullet hell combat and roguelite mechanics, featuring unique builds and explosive action. 

Vancouver Animation School (VANAS)

Role: Animation Instructor
Duration: October 2019 – Present

I teach 2D animation and Adobe Animate to aspiring animators, focusing on techniques that bridge traditional and digital workflows. My teaching emphasizes creative problem-solving and industry-standard practices.

Freelance Animator & Storyboard Artist

Duration: October 2014 – Present
I’ve collaborated on numerous high-profile productions, showcasing my versatility in animation, storyboarding, and direction.

Key Projects:
- Castlevania (Seasons 2 & 4) – Netflix
- Villainous – Cartoon Network
- Captain Underpants (Season 4) – DreamWorks
- Mini Beats Power Rockers – Discovery Kids
- Agents of Mayhem – Cinematic Trailer for Powerhouse Animation
- Epic Mickey 2 – Junction Point Studios
- Nahuel and the Magic Book – Carburadores

Skills: Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Character Animation, Storyboarding.

Freelance Animator & Storyboard Artist

Duration: October 2014 – Present
I’ve collaborated on numerous high-profile productions, showcasing my versatility in animation, storyboarding, and direction.

Key Projects:
- Castlevania (Seasons 2 & 4) – Netflix
- Villainous – Cartoon Network
- Captain Underpants (Season 4) – DreamWorks
- Mini Beats Power Rockers – Discovery Kids
- Agents of Mayhem – Cinematic Trailer for Powerhouse Animation
- Epic Mickey 2 – Junction Point Studios
- Nahuel and the Magic Book – Carburadores

Skills: Adobe Animate, Adobe Illustrator, Character Animation, Storyboarding.

LMS Animation Studio

Role: Creative Director
Duration: January 2006 – Present

As the Creative Director, I oversee animation production, ensuring each project meets the highest standards of artistry and storytelling. My focus includes concept development, direction, and managing animation teams.

Notable Projects:
- Poppets Town – Neptuno Films
- Papelucho y el Marciano
- Manga Latina: Killer on the Loose
- Winnie the Pooh: 123s – Disney 

SubCult Joint

Role: 2D Animator
Duration: December 2021 – June 2023

Worked on an ambitious Metroidvania game, creating hand-drawn animations and designing characters for a combat-driven experience.

Project: Cookie Cutter – A hyper-stylish 2D Metroidvania featuring cel-shaded art, platforming, and dynamic gameplay. 

Filmax

Role: 2D Hand-Drawn Animator (Freelance)
Duration: January 2002 – Present

Contributed to major animated films like El Cid: La Leyenda, providing high-quality traditional animation for global audiences. 

Skills & Expertise
  • 2D Animation (Traditional & Digital)
  • Animation Direction
  • Storyboarding
  • Character Animation
  • Background Art
  • Adobe Suite: Animate, Illustrator, After Effects

Let’s Work Together!

If you’re looking for a 2D animator, director, or storyboard artist with a proven track record of success,
I’d love to hear from you.

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